Sunday, January 6, 2013

Snitch by Allison van Diepen

Humorous, Suspenseful, Captivating

Fiction

Drama

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This book is a story about an average high-school girl, Julia DiVino, who lives in Brooklyn. However, the school she goes to is heavily influenced by gangs, especially the two notorious gangs the Bloods and the Crips. Julia has many friends many of whom are associated with gangs. Julia and her best friend, Q, vowed to never associate themselves with any gangs. Regardless, Julia's life is completely changed after meeting Eric Valienté the mysterious new boy from Detroit. Julia can only hope that Eric won't be into gangs like all the other guys, after all she really likes this guy...

This book is astonishing and powerful. The story portrays a vivid imagination of gang culture in Brooklyn. This book would be highly recommended to people who have an interest other cultures. The book gives a shocking insight to why and how children join gangs and what drives them to stay loyal to them.

5/5



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